Hey i just downloaded a patch to have directx 10 on xp 32-bit i scanned it for spyware, viruses malware etc... its clean installed it and ran the directx tests and dxdiag in config and now it registers as directx 10!
Here is the link if you want to check it out! Gonna see if age of conan lets me use direct x10 with it!
have fun!
Download DirectX 10 for Windows XP